The US labour market lost 23,000 jobs in July. Education, government and retail were among the sectors reporting significant declines. Labour force participation also fell sharply. The figures point to a weaker employment picture during the month.

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The US employment report for July was released on Friday. The report highlights the main points from the latest employment data. The takeaways focus on the state of employment in the United States.

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Wall Street’s main stock indexes moved higher on Friday after data showed that the U.S. economy unexpectedly lost jobs last month. The figures cast doubt on whether the Federal Reserve might raise interest rates in September. Investors responded to the weaker employment picture by reassessing the outlook for monetary policy. Rate-hike expectations became less certain following the payroll decline.

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A summer hiring slowdown weighed on the US labor market in July. The economy unexpectedly shed 23,000 jobs during the month. The Bureau of Labor Statistics released the new data on Friday. The figures point to continued weakness in employment conditions. The decline came as hiring remained subdued across the labor market.

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US employers unexpectedly reduced the number of jobs in July. Employment figures for earlier months were also revised downward. The changes suggest that the labor market is encountering difficulties after showing surprising strength earlier this year. The unemployment rate nevertheless declined.

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The US labor market has appeared relatively steady so far this year. Hiring has held up after a weak 2025, though the pace has been solid rather than spectacular. July may have brought nearly 100,000 additional jobs. Even so, young people and those already without work continue to face a difficult market.

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German exports increased by 0.9% in June from the previous month, exceeding expectations. The figures were released on Friday by the federal statistics office. The data points to an improvement in Germany’s export performance during the month. It records a month-on-month rise in the country’s foreign trade shipments.

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Block Inc. raised its full-year profit guidance on Wednesday. The company’s quarterly results exceeded expectations, supported by growth in both its Square and Cash App businesses. The stronger performance comes as Block’s revamp begins to take shape.

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Indonesia’s economy grew 5.29% year on year in the second quarter, according to official data released Wednesday. Growth was slower than in the preceding quarter. It nevertheless exceeded expectations. The figures point to a moderation in economic momentum while showing a stronger performance than forecast.

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The Reserve Bank of India left its policy repo rate unchanged at 5.25% on Wednesday, in line with expectations. The central bank is waiting for more data before deciding whether rising oil prices are adding to inflationary pressure. The assessment concerns price pressures in Asia’s third-largest economy.

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Bank of Japan policymakers discussed mounting price risks when they raised borrowing costs in June. The meeting minutes indicated that those risks likely called for additional rate increases. The move had already pushed borrowing costs to their highest level in 31 years. The record also underscored the central bank’s growing focus on inflation becoming broader.

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